Colombia Climbing Expeditions · May 2026
Stop projecting in the gym. Start sending in the Andes.
⚡ Only 6 spots per trip. The 2024 Colombia expedition sold out in 68 hours.
The Problem
You've got the fitness. You're crushing plastic. But the transition to an outdoor expedition feels like a wall you can't scale alone.
Navigating Colombian mountain roads, finding remote crags, and vetting safe lodging without a local fixer. The planning alone takes months, and you still might get it wrong.
The nagging "what-if" when evaluating unknown bolts, reading 80m lines of unknown sandstone, and lugging 30kg of equipment across borders. One wrong call changes everything.
Climbing is better with a tribe, but finding five other motivated, mid-grade climbers for a 10-day expedition is nearly impossible. You want the send energy, not a solo grind.
Fluorescent lights and plastic holds were never the end goal.
We handle the logistics, the hardware, and the itinerary.
Your only job is to tie in.
$500 deposit · 6 spots only · balance due 30 days before departure
"Colombia absolutely blew me away. The rock quality, the culture, the food. By day 3 everyone felt like old friends. By day 8 no one wanted to leave. I'm already looking at coming back."Robyn Fulbrook · Sport Climber · UK
See It For Yourself
Raw footage from the crags. The canyon. The crew. This is what 10 days looks like.
$500 deposit · 6 spots per trip · May 2026
The Experience
A 10-day immersion into the heart of South American climbing culture. Funky textured sandstone at Suesca. Gorgeous red walls at La Mojarra. World-class guiding. Zero wasted days.
Your Base at La Mojarra
Forget dirtbagging. You'll be stationed at the legendary Refugio La Roca, a birdhouse-style lodge perched over the Mesa de los Santos canyon. The kind of place that ruins you for normal holidays.
Morning
Start your day with sunrise yoga on the terrace, overlooking a 300m canyon and the red sandstone walls below.
Day
A 5-minute walk to the base of La Mojarra: 200+ routes from technical slabs to overhanging pockets on gorgeous red sandstone. Our guides know every draw on the wall.
Evening
Culturally immersive meals with the very people who bolted the routes you just climbed. Fresh fruit, local food, real conversations.
Mid-Trip Reset
Day 5: a full day of Class V rafting on the Río Suarez in San Gil. Adrenaline without the pump, so you come back to the rock completely fresh.
Day by Day
Day 1
Your guide meets you at Bogota airport and drives you straight to Suesca. Welcome dinner, evening briefing, first views of the cliffs from your cabin.
Days 2–3
Full days on the funky textured sandstone cliffs at Suesca at 2,500m elevation. Guides dial in your technique and read your level from day one.
Day 4
Scenic drive through the Andes to San Gil. Rest your climbing muscles, explore the town, get ready for the river.
Day 5
Morning on the Río Suarez: Class V rapids, fully guided. Then drive across the Chicamocha Canyon to La Mojarra. Arrive after dark; wake up to that view.
Days 6–8
The main event. Gorgeous red sandstone walls with canyon views. Sunrise yoga, full climbing days, evening dinners. These are the days people send routes they didn't think they could.
Day 9
Final tick list session in the morning. That evening, a big celebration feast with the crew. Most people start planning their return trip over dessert.
Day 10
Drive to Bucaramanga airport. Goodbyes, photos, promises to climb together again. The Colombia bug hits everyone.
Optional
Add 2–3 days in Medellín before or after. Ask Will to arrange. It's worth it.
Every Day
Colombia feeds you properly. Breakfast included, great spots near the crags for lunch and dinner, fruit juice that makes you question every smoothie you've ever had.
All Week
Routes from 5a to 7c+. Beginners climb every day. Strong climbers project hard lines. No one sits out.
Everything's Handled
Expert-guided days on La Mojarra & Suesca. Every grade, 5a–7c+.
Handpicked lodges including the legendary Refugio La Roca with canyon views.
Morning sessions at the yoga house as the sun rises over the canyon.
Full day on the Río Suarez in San Gil. Bilingual guides. Fully covered.
All breakfasts, welcome & farewell dinners, and all in-country transfers.
Ropes, draws, harness, helmet, shoe rental. Just bring your chalk bag.
Your Leader
Will started his South America adventure in 2015. Based out of Squamish, BC (one of the world's great climbing towns), he spent that first winter rafting in Mendoza, Argentina, then crossed into Chile for 16 days in the Cochamo Valley: 100 pitches of granite, two first ascents, and zero trails back to normal life.
His first Colombia expedition followed in 2016. He's been running these exact crags ever since. He knows the local bolters, speaks fluent Spanish, and has personally guided climbers of every level across La Mojarra and Suesca. PCIA-certified (Professional Climbing Instructors' Association — North America's highest guiding credential). Zero incidents in 10 years of operation.
This isn't a faceless tour company. Every route suggestion, every rest day decision, every dinner conversation is Will, because he built this from the ground up and he's still the one leading every trip.
The Important Info
Three 10-day expeditions this May. Pick your window, or combine trips for an extended mega-expedition. Spots are capped at 6 per trip.
● 37+ climbers have joined a SA Rocks expedition
Just $203/day — fully all-inclusive
Just $276/day — everything handled
After your trip, Will writes you a custom 6-week training plan based on exactly how you climbed. Lock in your sandstone gains and break new grades the moment you get home.
Your fee includes all accommodation, in-country transport, daily yoga, all breakfasts + welcome & farewell dinners, all climbing gear, San Gil Class V rafting, and an elite 1:3 guide ratio. You handle the flight; we handle everything else.
The Difference
Ready to ditch the DIY stress?
Trip credit if you cancel · Balance due 30 days before departure
Past Guests
"I came for the climbing and stayed for the people. By day 3 everyone felt like old friends. By day 8 no one wanted to leave. Colombia absolutely blew me away. The rock quality, the culture, the food. I'm already looking at coming back for the second week."Robyn Fulbrook · Sport Climber · UK
"I'm a beginner climber but I never once felt left behind. I always felt included and safe, wherever we went. Starting each day in the yoga house above a 300m canyon was something I'll carry forever. The San Gil Class V rafting was the best day I've ever had on any trip."
"Having never done a tour before, I was surprised at how organic everything felt. There was always room to detour, try new food, or be lazy, and yet somehow we still achieved every goal. Will runs a seamless, world-class operation."
"As a 5.10 climber I was worried about keeping up. By day 4 I was climbing 5.11 on sandstone I'd never touched before. The coaching from Will and the local guides was the difference. It wasn't cheerleading, it was real, technical feedback that actually moved the needle."
Join the climbers who didn't wait another year.
The People
Six strangers. Ten days. Shared meals, shared sends, shared suffering on long routes. By Day 3, everyone feels like old friends. By Day 10, no one wants to leave.
Got Questions
We operate in high-security, climber-centric mountain communities, worlds away from any urban risks. Our logistics are private, vetted, and run by locals who prioritise your peace of mind above all else. Will has been operating these exact routes since 2015 without a single incident.
If you've climbed in a gym before, you are ready. Our guides specialise in the "Transition Phase": teaching you the technical skills (cleaning anchors, lead mental game, reading sandstone) to level up safely outdoors. All levels welcome.
A $500 deposit secures your spot immediately and is deducted from your total. The balance isn't due until 30 days before departure, giving you plenty of time to plan and sort flights.
Life happens. Your $500 deposit converts to a transferable trip credit — you or a friend can apply it to any future South America Rocks expedition. Note: this is a trip credit, not a cash refund. If you have concerns about your specific situation, reach out to Will directly before booking. We recommend travel insurance for complete peace of mind.
May is one of the best months to climb in the Colombian Andes. La Mojarra and Suesca enjoy warm, dry conditions — consistent temperatures in the low-to-mid 20s Celsius with minimal rain. The sandstone is in top condition. Evenings at elevation can be cool, so pack a mid-layer for canyon evenings at Refugio La Roca.
You're ready if: you've been climbing indoors or outdoors for at least 6 months, you're comfortable on lead (or want to learn on this trip), and you can commit to 8–10 active days. Routes run 5a to 7c+, so beginners climb every day alongside stronger climbers. You don't need to be training for the Olympics — you just need to want the experience.
No. All technical climbing equipment is provided: ropes, quickdraws, harnesses, helmets, belay devices. All you need is your climbing shoes, chalk bag, and a sense of adventure.
Not at all. Will and the guides are bilingual: all instruction, logistics, and local interaction is handled in English. That said, learning a few words of Spanish goes a long way with the locals and adds a lot to the experience.
Six spots per trip. May books fast. If you're still thinking about it, a free call with Will takes 15 minutes and answers everything.
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